Spitzli-Fluewald
A 0.4-mile point-to-point route in Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland.
- 0.4 mi
- one way
- 74 ft
- climb
- 4,574 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Spitzli-Fluewald is a 0.4-mile point-to-point route in Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland. It runs between about 3,770 ft and 4,570 ft above sea level, with roughly 70 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is dirt. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Urnäsch, about 2.2 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Spitzli, Glücksberg and Hochfläschen. For camping, Campingplatz Jakobsbad and Schönengrund are within about 6 miles. There are 9 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.
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